Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner and Jim Farley, CEO of Ford pose for a photo on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool //
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Formula 1 News: Ford demands answers from Red Bull

Posted by AR1 staff

The CEO of Ford Motor Co. insisted on a resolution into the investigation of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner in a letter sent to the team, a copy of which was obtained Sunday by The Associated Press.

The letter dated Friday from Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed his displeasure with “the unresolved allegations of inappropriate behavior by Red Bull Racing leadership.”

Farley noted it had been 11 days since Ford, which is set to become Red Bull’s engine supplier in 2026, first requested further information into the investigation of Horner announced on Feb. 5 into allegations made against Horner by a team employee.

Horner has denied any wrongdoing and said he also wanted a quick resolution to the investigation.

Ford CEO Jim Farley visited the RBPT facility to meet Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing team
Ford CEO Jim Farley visited the RBPT facility to meet Christian Horner and the Red Bull Racing team

Would Ford pull terminate their engine deal with Red Bull over this?